The following is the Office of Naval Intelligence’s 2015 People’s Liberation Army Navy and maritime law enforcement recognition and identification guide. Read More
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Essay: China’s Submarine Solution for the Taiwan Strait
2010 photo of a Type-39A Yuan-class submarine. CRS Photo
While several Chinese security-scenarios are discussed in defense circles, China’s Taiwan dilemma is still the primary driver for Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) acquisition. Read More
Document: Office of Naval Intelligence 2015 Assessment of Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy
The following is 2015 report, The PLA Navy New Capabilities and Missions for the 21st Century from the Office of Naval Intelligence on Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy’s operations and shipbuilding programs. Read More
New Chinese Nuclear Sub Design Includes Special Operations Mini-Sub
A computer generated image of a Type-93T or Shang-class nuclear attack submarine
China’s latest nuclear submarine design appear to include a shelter capable of holding a miniature submarine for special operations forces (SOF) not unlike vehicles used to deliver Navy SEALs to shore from U.S. nuclear attack boats, according to an image in wide circulation in Chinese online networks. Read More
Document: China’s Naval Modernization
Several People’s Liberation Army Navy Houbei missile boats.
The following is from the recently released written testimony from Jesse Karotkin is the Senior Intelligence Officer (SIO) for China at the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) before the U.S. China Economic and Security Review Commission on Jan. 30, 2014. Read More
